Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks

Al Jazeera Human InterestNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by Alexander DurieApril 9, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks
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Following Israeli attacks on Wednesday, April 9, 2026, hospitals in Beirut, Lebanon are struggling to cope with a surge of casualties. The attacks, which targeted over 100 locations across the country, have resulted in at least 303 deaths and 1,150 injuries, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. The American University of Beirut (AUB) Hospital has become a central point for treating the injured, many of whom are children. Doctors are reporting shortages of vital supplies and describe the situation as unprecedented in its intensity, with many deaths and injuries caused by building collapses. The attacks occurred despite a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.

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All the patients we got were civilians.

quote — Dr Zeineldine100% confidence

In under an hour, we received around 76 injured people. Unfortunately, six people didn’t make it.

quote — Dr Salah Zeineldine, AUB’s chief medical officer100% confidence

The death toll from Israel’s attacks across Lebanon has risen to 303, with 1,150 injured.

statistic — Lebanese Ministry of Public Health95% confidence

At least 110 children, women, and elderly people were among those killed on Wednesday.

statistic — Lebanese Health Ministry90% confidence

Israeli forces bombed 100-plus targets across Lebanon in 10 minutes on Wednesday.

factual — Al Jazeera90% confidence
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Keywords

israeli attacks 100% beirut 90% casualties 80% hospitals 70% medical crisis 70% civilian deaths 60% lebanon 50% vital supplies 50% injured people 40%

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Beirut

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